Abstract: A quasi-Newton optimization routine and Grashof criteria for geared five-bar mechanisms are used to develop a Grashof five-bar mechanism synthesis routine. Sequential transformations mapping Grashof ...

Abstract: A new explicit methodology for the determination of the force-moment capabilities of nonredundantly and redundantly actuated planar parallel manipulators (PPMs) is presented. This methodology is ...

Abstract: The author of Ref. 1 proposes a “new” high-precision three-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator. The paper discusses the inverse and forward displacement solutions for the 3-P RS manipulator, ...